Gambell Airport (PAGM)
Medium airport · Gambell, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Gambell Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAGM |
| IATA | GAM |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°46'4" W 171°43'60" 63.76769, -171.73330 |
| Location | Gambell, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gambell Airport at a glance
Gambell Airport is a medium airport in Gambell, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as GAM. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAGM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAGM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gambell Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Savoonga Airport | PASA | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Provideniya Bay Airport | UHMD | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Port Clarence Coast Guard Station | PAPC | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport | PACZ | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gambell Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Gambell Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gambell Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gambell Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gambell Airport is PAGM, and its IATA code is GAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gambell Airport above sea level?
Gambell Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gambell Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.7677, -171.7333 — in Gambell, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Savoonga Airport, about 62 km away.
Does PAGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAGM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gambell Airport?
Gambell Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.